{ Turkey and Vegetable Tostadas }

I've started a Walk it Off in 30 Days Challenge, and with it a healthier menu.  I was never one to completely diet because I love food, so I have to find ways to make what I eat healthier with the addition of fruit and vegetables to my day.

When you menu plan, it makes it that much easier to include those healthy items.  I am basically still cooking all of our usual foods, just adding either salad or vegetables with each meal, and doing lots of fruit smoothies as breakfast and snacks.

The recipe I'm sharing today is a great one, it's low calorie and delicious, plus, you have Zucchini in there which is a good way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Turkey and Vegetable Tostadas

Source:  Kraft

6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix, divided
1 lb. ground turkey breast
4 tomatoes, chopped, divided
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup water
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro


HEAT oven to 400°F.

PLACE tortillas in single layer on baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with about 1 tsp. taco seasoning. Bake 6 min. or until crisp and lightly browned.

MEANWHILE, cook turkey in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add 1 cup tomatoes, zucchini, water and remaining taco seasoning; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally.

SPOON turkey mixture onto tortillas; top with cheese, lettuce, remaining tomatoes and cilantro.

source : http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/

Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

Well my friends, I am back on the healthy wagon.  I haven't been feeling quite myself lately, and it's not just because of the upcoming move, AGAIN, but because I haven't been eating very healthy lately.

I've slacked, I've put into my body a lot of junky fatty yucky food and I am feeling it.

So I need a change, and that means religiously following my Zumba exercises every day, counting my calories, drinking my 64 oz of water each day, but most importantly eating the food I love, just a healthier version and definitely doing portion control.

I can never completely diet, I can't cut out food or deprive myself of the things I love, because it never works, and I always fail in my attempts.

But eating healthier?  Everyone can do it, especially when you follow the amazing Gina at Skinnytaste.

I just came out of the kitchen, where I made a batch of the Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas, and also some Muffins for my weekday breakfasts.

Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

Source: Skinnytaste.com

Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/6th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 211.7 • Fat: 5.4 g • Protein: 5.6 g • Carb: 38.1 g • Fiber: 3.8 g • Sugar: 22.8 g
Sodium: 76.9 mg (without salt)


2 medium ripe bananas, (the riper the better) sliced into 1/2" pieces
1 1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup honey (or agave)
1 cup uncooked quick oats
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 cup fat free milk (or any milk you desire)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract



Preheat the oven to 375° F. Lightly spray a 8 x 8" or 9 x 9" ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the bottom of the ceramic dish. Sprinkle half of the blueberries over the bananas, 1/4 tsp of the cinnamon, 1 tbsp of the honey and cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes, until the bananas get soft.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the oats, half of nuts, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, and salt; stir together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining honey, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Remove the bananas from the oven, then pour the oat mixture over the bananas and blueberries.

Pour the milk mixture over the oats, making sure to distribute the mixture as evenly as possible over the oats. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries and walnuts over the the top.

Bake the oatmeal for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal has set. Serve warm from the oven.

source : http://fullbellies.blogspot.com/